IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 12, 2022
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 6:30 P.M.
The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL met in regular session, beginning at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Mark A. Breceda, Manuel R. Garcia; Mayor Pro Tem Albert F. Ambriz; Mayor Larry G. Burrola
Absent: Councilmember H. Manuel Ortiz
Present: William Tam, City Manager; Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager; Adrian Guerra, City Attorney; Ty Henshaw, Chief of Police; Arsanious Hanna, Director of Engineering / Building Official; Jeanette Duran, Interim Finance Director / City Treasurer; Marilyn Simpson, Community Development Director; Mary Hull, Human Resources Manager, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Public Services Director; Jeff Wagner, Information Technology Manager; Iris Espino, Assistant to the City Manager; and Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk
CHANGES TO THE
AGENDA None.
COUNCILMEMBER
TRAVEL REPORTS None.
COUNCILMEMBER
COMMENTS
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Ben Aguayo, and expressed concerns over an incident that occurrec during a house party on Fraijo Street on December 25. He aske whether the City has a curfew policy in place, and asked about protocols in informing the Council of these types of incidents.
Responding to questions by Mayor Burrola, City Manager Tam advised that the City does not have a curfew policy in place, and that staff follows an unwritten, informal policy to notify the Council of notable incidents that occur in the city.
Mayor Burrola requested a written policy be prepared directing that the members of the Council be notified of certain incidents.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia noted that there were comments made at the GARCIA December 8 meeting regarding compensation for city employees, and noted that government employees' compensation information is available online.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz stated that the State of California and Los AMBRIZ Angeles County have previously enacted curfews due to the ongoing pandemic and has prohibited large gatherings. He stated his dismay that a Councilmember would disregard said mandates and indicated •
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that the events that occurred during the incident are under investigation.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda expressed his disappointment in the BRECEDA occurrence, and stated that the alleged events would have had to occur on the street, not at his gathering. He added that he was unsure what exactly occurred
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola requested to pull ltem No. 1C for separate consideration.
INTRODUCTION OF
NEW EMPLOYEES /
PROMOTIONS None.
PROCLAMATIONS /
PRESENTATIONS /
COMMENDATIONS
CERTIFICATES OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO OUTGOING
RECOGNITION TO COMMISSIONERS ART TAPIA AND NATALIE OROSCO
OUTGOING
COMMISSIONERS The presentations were made; recipients were not in attendance.
ART TAPIA AND
NATALIE OROSCO
ADMINISTRATION OF ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS OF OFFICE TO APPOINTED
OATHS OF OFFICE TO COMMISSIONERS ENOCH BURROLA, PAULA FRAIJO, DAVID
APPOINTED FUENTES, PATRICIA GONZALES, IRIS RODRIGUEZ AND BELEN
COMMISSIONERS ZEPEDA
ENOCH BURROLA,
PAULA FRAIJO, The Oaths of Office were administered to Paula Fraijo, David DAVID FUENTES, Fuentes, and Patricia Gonzales.
PATRICIA GONZALES,
IRIS RODRIGUEZ,
AND BELEN ZEPEDA
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman asked whether the audience can speak on items that have been pulled from the agenda for separate consideration, equested an update from members of the Council when they attend events in representation of the City, and complained about rude staffers at pop-up COVID testing sites.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra stated that members of the public may speak GUERRA when pulled agenda items are being considered.
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DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda read from a prepared letter wherein she makes varying LINDA MAREZ Linda Marez expressed her disappointment in the allegations made and denied that Councilmember Breceda had anything to do with the events that occurred at the incident on Fraijo Street on December 25.
She also spoke against the possible implementation of a curfew and Mayor Burrola's request to be informed of incidents within the city.
LINDA BLAHN Linda Blahn reported on an incident that occurred at Las Casitas Senior Apartments with her mother and resident Maggie Guzman.
She spoke on the stress that the incident has caused her mother and requested reimbursement for the expenses her mother incurred in painting her apartment.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda spoke on her perspective of the incident that occurred at the senior apartments.
PAT GONZALES Pat Gonzales stated that the members of the Council were elected to make decisions on behalf of the residents and not to judge each other.
She stated that the incident on Fraijo Street would be described in the police report, and that all other allegations are mere gossip.
CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman referred to seniors as "valuable commodities", and suggested that Maggie Guzman be reimbursed for her expenses. She also complained that the senior apartments were not decorated for Christmas.
MEGAN ZEPEDA Megan Zepeda's email was read into the record, where she congratulated the incoming commissioners and commended staff from the Police Department and Library.
RALPH GALVAN Ralph Galvan, member of the Valley County Water District, wished all a happy new year and encouraged continued water conservation.
H. MANUEL ORTIZ H. Manuel Ortiz stated that he was unable to join the meeting as a member of the Council.
SUZANNE GOMEZ Suzanne Gomez spoke on the need of civility in politics, spoke in support of Maggie Guzman, stated that the city needs a noise ordinance, and suggested that the best-qualified candidates receive employment, and that individuals not be appointed simply due to politics.
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COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda agreed about the need to treat seniors fairly, BRECEDA and stated that something must be done regarding the incident with Ms. Guzman.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ambriz stated that the city is doing everything it can AMBRIZ to purchase the Las Casitas facility so that it can be managed by the MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola stated that staff is looking into the incident at Las Casitas
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra responded to H. Manuel Ortiz's comment by GUERRA speaking about AB3o1 requirements tor virtual meetings an articipation and noted that, due to a technological issue and througt o fault of his, Councilmember Ortiz would be unable to participat nline during tonight's meeting
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item No. 1C, which was removed for separate consideration. The motion was unanimously approved;
Councilmember Ortiz absent.
ITEM NO. 1A MINUTES
MINUTES
The following minutes were approved:
1) Special meeting held October 13, 2021
2) Regular meeting held October 13, 2021
3) Special meeting held November 10, 2021
4) Regular meeting held November 10, 2021
ITEM NO. 1B WARRANTS / DEMANDS / PAYROLL
WARRANTS
/ DEMANDS The warrants / demands / payroll were approved. / PAYROLL
ITEM NO. 1D CLAIM REJECTION - ANDRE CAMARENA
CLAIM REJECTION -
ANDRE CAMARENA 1) The claim of Andre Camarena vs. City of Irwindale was rejected and 2) staff was directed to send a letter of rejection.
ITEM NO. 1E CLAIM REJECTION - ANGELICA LOPEZ ROBLEDO
CLAIM REJECTION -
ANGELICA LOPEZ 1) The claim of Angelica Lopez Robledo vs. City of Irwindale was ROBLEDO rejected and 2) staff was directed to send a letter of rejection.
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ITEM NO. 1F SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 759 - AN ORDINANCE
SECOND READING OF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ADDING ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 8.22 TO TITLE 8 ("HEALTH AND SAFETY") OF THE CHAPTER 8.22 TO IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED "SPECIFIC TITLE 8 OF THE REGULATIONS FOR ORGANICS WASTE DISPOSAL
IRWINDALE REDUCTION, RECYCLING, AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION,"
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENACT REGULATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL (SB) 1383 FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FOOD AND
ORGANICS RECYCLING AND RELATED SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING PROCESSING AND REPORTING AND ADOPTION
OF AN EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
ORDINANCE NO. 759 Ordinance No. 759, entitled:
ADOPTED ON
SECOND READING "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ADDING CHAPTER 8.22 TO TITLE 8 ("HEALTH AND
SAFETY") OF THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED
"SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR ORGANICS WASTE DISPOSAL,
REDUCTION, RECYCLING, AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION,"
TO ENACT REGULATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL
(SB) 1383 FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FOOD AND
ORGANICS RECYCLING AND RELATED SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING PROCESSING AND REPORTING AND ADOPTION
OF AN EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT," was passed, approved, and adopted, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM NO. 1C CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AMENDING THE
CONSIDERATION OF CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLANS (CONTINUED RESOLUTIONS FROM DECEMBER 8, 2021)
AMENDING THE
CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION
PLANS
MANAGER HULL Human Resources Manager Hull presented the report.
MAYOR BURROLA Replying to several questions by Mayor Burrola, Manager Hull discussed staff's staffing requests ad outlined in the staff report, such as the reclassification of the HR Analyst to Benefits Administrator and the creation of a Communications Specialist position.
Mayor Burrola then questioned the need for a Police Captain position, to which Chief Henshaw replied by noting that the Police Department has made several requests in the past and has emphasized the need to reclassify the Police Lieutenant to Police Captain position in order to meet the department's needs and establish a proper chain of CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 12, 2022
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command. He further noted that Police Sergeants are currently tied up in the office performing administrative work when they could be workinstrate states siny the department. Arenal the
would also ultimately result in the hiring of another police officer.
Mayor Burrola spoke in support of creating a second Lieutenant position, to which Chief Henshaw noted that he had requested this as which is necessary for proper oversight.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda made allegations and complaints against the current Police Lieutenant, and suggested undergoing a recruitment process for the Captain position.
CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman stated her belief that a Captain position is not needed, complained about transferring Resident ID duties to another staff member, complained about the process needed for children to obtain bus passes, and stated incorrectly that the City never held a CHIEF HENSHAW Chief Henshaw corrected Mrs. Roman and noted that he has previously served as Irwindale Police Captain himself. He also disputed allegations of favoritism within the department and advised that the city engages in open and transparent processes, and stated that he would be opening the position to all internal and external candidates so that the best could be chosen.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda read from a prepared statement and stated her belief that the current Police Lieutenant is not qualified to serve as Captain.
MAYOR BURROLA As requested by Mayor Burrola, Manager Hull elaborated on the related costs for the staffing adjustments outlined in the staff report.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz declined support for the part-time AMBRIZ Communications Specialist position and stated that the staffer currently performing these duties is doing an outstanding job. He also spoke against filling the Captain position and supported filling a second Lieutenant position. He did, however, voice his support for the Benefits Administrator position and the Senior Center Leader positions.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda spoke about the need to support Chief BRECEDA Henshaw and the Police Department by approving the reclassification of Lieutenant to Captain, and supported the rest of the staffing adjustments recommended by staff.
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MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, to adopt:
Resolution No. 2021-123-3245, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING NEW JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND
CERTAIN JOB CLASSIFICATIONS, APPROVING UPDATES TO AN
EXISTING JOB SPECIFICATION, AND APPROVING THE
RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES," and
Resolution No. 2021-117-3239, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE ESTABLISHING THE BENEFITS FOR
UNREPRESENTED UNCLASSIFIED NON-PERMANENT AND
PERMANENT PART-TIME AT-WIL CITY EMPLOYEES," and
Resolution No. 2021-126-3248, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS,
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES, AND COMPENSATION FOR CITY
EMPLOYEES, AND APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
FOR SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 FOR
UNREPRESENTED UNCLASSIFIED NON-PERMANENT AND
PERMANENT PART-TIME AT-WILL POSITIONS,".
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola noted that the city is currently negotiating with city employee organizations and that a new City Manager will soon be hired. He requested holding off on taking action on this matter until the mid-year budget review is underway and until a new City Manager is hired.
H. MANUEL ORTIZ H. Manuel Ortiz suggested tabling this matter until a new City Manager is hired
SUZANNE GOMEZ Suzanne Gomez suggested tabling this matter.
ROLL CALL With regard to the above-mentioned motion, Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia voted in favor; Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz and Mayor Burrola voted against.
MOTION Mayor Burrola made a motion to table this matter until the mid-year budget review.
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CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra noted that state law has increased the minimum GUERRA wage beginning January. He spoke on the need to adopt the second and third resolutions that were requested by staff in order to address MANAGER HULL Manager Hull elaborated on the resolutions that City Attorney Guerra referred to, as well as the actions that would be taken should the resolutions be adopted.
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz, seconded by Mayor Burrola, to adopt:
Resolution No. 2021-117-3239, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE ESTABLISHING THE BENEFITS FOR
UNREPRESENTED UNCLASSIFIED NON-PERMANENT AND
PERMANENT PART-TIME AT-WIL CITY EMPLOYEES," and
Resolution No. 2021-126-3248, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS,
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES, AND COMPENSATION FOR CITY
EMPLOYEES, AND APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
FOR SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 FOR
UNREPRESENTED UNCLASSIFIED NON-PERMANENT AND
PERMANENT PART-TIME AT-WILL POSITIONS,". The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmember Ortiz absent.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 2A A RESOLUTION TO RE-RATIFY THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
RESOLUTION TO EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZE REMOTE MEETINGS OF THE RE-RATIFY THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE FOR THE 30- EXISTENCE OF A DAY PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 13, 2022, THROUGH LOCAL EMERGENCY FEBRUARY 12, 2022 (joint item for all agencies)
AND AUTHORIZE
REMOTE MEETINGS
OF THE LEGISLATIVE
BODIES OF THE CITY
OF IRWINDALE FOR
THE 30-DAY PERIOD
BEGINNING
JANUARY 13, 2022,
THROUGH
FEBRUARY 12, 2022
CHIEF DEPUTY Chief Deputy City Clerk Nieto presented the staff report.
CITY CLERK NIETO
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CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman spoke in favor of maintaining hybrid legislative meetings.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda questioned why Councilmember Ortiz was unable to participate virtually in tonight's meeting, to which City Attorney Guerra advised that the meeting agendas must identify that the proceedings are being held in accordance with AB361 to allow for the remote participation of a Councilmember. When the agenda for tonight's 1, it was assumed that all Councilmembers
contain this language. However, staff learned on Monday that Councilmember Ortiz would potentially not meet in person, and so staff amended the special meeting agenda to invoke AB361 In order to permit his off-site virtual attendance. However, due to technica errors, the agenda was not uploaded to the city's website. This is the reason Councilmember Ortiz was unable to participate in tonight's meeting.
MAYOR PRO TEM Replying to Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz's question, City Attorney Guerra AMBRIZ explained that the Council previously authorized hybrid meetings per AB361 through January 8. Unfortunately, Councilmember Ortiz was unable to join tonight's meeting since the meeting was not noticed as an AB361 meeting. In order to avoid this happening again in the future, the Council will continue holding meetings every two weeks in order to meet the 30-day AB361 deadlines.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda noted that a majority of cities are beginning BRECEDA to shut down again due to the pandemic, and expressed his preference that meetings be held via teleconference for the safety and protection of staff and residents.
CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman again spoke on her preference of hybrid meetings.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda spoke highly of Chief Deputy City Clerk Nieto, and stated that the people deserve to have their elected Councilmembers attend the meetings in person.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola expressed concern for the safety of employees and residents.
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz, seconded by Mayor Burrola, to adopt:
Resolution No. 2022-02-3251, entitled:
"A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE IRWINDALE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND THE BOARD OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY AND THE RECLAMATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, RE-RATIFYING THE
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PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY BY GOVERNOR
NEWSOM ON MARCH 4, 2020, AND AUTHORIZING REMOTE HYBRID
MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE FOR THE 30-DAY PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 13, 2022, THROUGH FEBRUARY 12, 2022, PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M
BROWN ACT AND ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 361." The motion was
unanimously approved; Councilmember Ortiz absent.
ITEM NO. 2B UPDATE ON COYOTES IN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE (verbal, UPDATE ON COYOTES requested by Councilmember Breceda)
IN THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE
DIRECTOR Director Rodriguez presented the update, wherein she advised that RODRIGUEZ the city has collaborated with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments to provide a coyote program consisting of the dissemination of safety information and measures to be taken when encountering coyotes. She added that an online regional incident reporting system and a hotline have been activated. Staff has also distributed children activity books and has held Twitter chats to discuss how to keep pets safe. Information has also been posted or the city website and social media pages, and mailed to city residents.
She also reported a sighting of an aggressive pack near the Nora/Fraijo area.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda requested that staff stay alert regarding the BRECEDA pack near the Nora/Fraijo area.
DENA ZEPEDA
homas apeda spoke on her encounter with coyote packs and how she DIRECTOR Director Rodriguez advised that staff receives monthly coyote reports, RODRIGUEZ and that staff goes out in search of coyotes, but has not seen them in a while.
Responding to a question by Dena Zepeda, Director Rodriguez advised that sick or injured coyotes tend to move slower and are unusually aggressive.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM NO. 3A PROPOSED USE OF CDBG ALLOCATION FOR FY 2022-2023
PROPOSED USE OF
CDBG ALLOCATION
FOR FY 2022-2023
INTERIM DIRECTOR Interim Director Duran presented the staff report.
DURAN
OPEN At 9:04 p.m., Mayor Burrola opened the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
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CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman asked whether there was an allocation set aside for Senior Center meals.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda asked whether the allocation would impact housing.
SUZANNE GOMEZ Suzanne Gomez suggested that, if the allocation would cover senior meals, that a portion be used to reimburse Mrs. Guzman's expenses in painting her apartment.
INTERIM DIRECTOR Interim Director Duran clarified that the Community Development DURAN Block Grant is an annual funding provided by the federal government to the city, to be used in specific ways. In this instance, the tull $9,4/0 that will be received can be used to fund the seniors' meals to help them meet their daily nutritional needs. She noted that the funding allocation would fund six months of the program, with the remaining six months to be funded by the General Fund.
CLOSE There being no additional speakers, Mayor Burrola closed the public PUBLIC HEARING hearing at 9:08 p.m.
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2022-01-3250, entitled:
2022-01-3250
ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING THE PROPOSED USE OF THE CITY'S
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATION,"
absent.
CITY MANAGER'S
REPORT
DIRECTOR Director Rodriguez provided an update on Recreation Department and Senior Center activities and events.
ASSISTANT TO THE Assistant to the City Manager Espino provided an update on COVID-
CITY MANAGER
ESPINO
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda asked about vaccination numbers and testing sites.
CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman reported incidents where she noticed staff was not for allow masks, and tahone Assistant to the City Manager Espino •
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ASSISTANT TO THE Assistant to the City Manager Espino advised that the County does CITY MANAGER not provide vaccination data to the City.
ESPINO
MAYOR BURROLA Responding to a question by Mayor Burrola, Manager Hull advised that the County of Los Angeles requires employers to provide certain types of facemasks to employees, and noted that Public Services staff is working on securing said masks.
AGENDA ITEMS
REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
ITEM NO. 5A DISCUSS CITY OF IRWINDALE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
DISCUSS CITY OF POLICY
IRWINDALE EXPENSE
REIMBURSEMENT
POLICY
ASSISTANT CITY Assistant City Manager Olivares presented the staff report.
MANAGER OLIVARES
CARMEN ROMAN Responding to a question by Carmen Roman, Assistant City Manager Olivares advised that the agendas for Council meetings contain a section where Councilmembers could report on events they have attended in their capacity as elected officials.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra advised that all Councilmembers and GUERRA Commissioners are required to report and summarize on thei attendance at events.
CARMEN ROMAN Responding to an additional question by Carmen Roman, Assistant City Manager Olivares indicated that no Councilmember or Commissioner attended a conference in December.
MAYOR PRO TEM Replying to a question by Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz, City Attorney AMBRIZ Guerra indicated that it would be redundant for the City's Reimbursement Policy to include a requirement that Councilmembers and Commissioners report on their event attendance, as doing so is already required by state law.
ASSISTANT CITY Assistant City Manager Olivares advised that the City's policy MANAGER OLIVARES requires elected officials and commissioners to provide a brief report on meeting attendance at the next meeting of the Council or related legislative body after returning from a reimbursable event.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, to receive and file the report. The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmember Ortiz absent.
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 9:28 p.m., In memory s
Yauram. Mete
Approved as submitted at the meeting held February 9, 2022.